Nursing Homes in Rockport, Texas

Updated on February 20, 2012

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When we were young, our parents worked so hard and did their best to be able to provide us the best they could give - a nice and comfortable home, food to eat on the table, a good education and taught us how to live life and to succeed it. And then we grew up, finished our school and found a good job. Our parents grew older and then they retired from work. Getting old is one of the most permanent things in this world. Even how hard we try to avoid and slow down its process, still that stage of our lives come to us.

Now that our parents have reached their twilight years, we need to take care of them and see to it that they get the proper medication that they need for the diseases they may have that are associated with old age. However, many of us are so busy attending already to our kids and working hard on our jobs that our time is not enough anymore to also attend to them. We need to work so we can support our family as well as provide for our parents needs.

Older people needs extra care and regular monitoring because they need to take their meals on time and take their medication on time. In this case, nursing homes or the help of a professional and experienced caregiver would be a great help. Many people though don't want to send their beloved parents to nursing homes. For many, it is the worst choice to make when it comes to taking care of their older loved ones. However, there are many advantages of nursing homes that we may not know yet.

If its impossible for us to take care of our old parents, the best option is to have a caregiver or a private nurse come to our house to keep them company during the day and to attend to their needs. It is important that they eat their meals on time and to have a well balanced diet. Fats, sweets, salts and oils should be avoided. A diet more on fruits, vegetables and fish would be best.

If you need the service of a trusted and reliable caregiver for your loved ones, the list below will guide you. You can ask for a caregiver who can come to your house and take care of your parents or another option is to bring your parents to these nursing homes so they can get the necessary medical and personal attention that they need.

GULF POINTE PLAZA

Gulf Pointe Plaza has 120 beds and they accept those patients who are covered by Medicaid and Medicare. They have 87 residents and is mostly full than other occupied nursing homes in Texas with an occupancy rate of 73%. Aside from the Rockport center, the owner of Gulf Pointe Plaza also own other nursing home facilities.

OAK CREST NURSING CENTER INC.

1902 FM 3036ROCKPORT, TX 78382-0000361-729-9971

Oak Crest Nursing Center Inc in Rockport, Texas has 92 available beds with 67 residents. It provides extended-stay nursing care to those senior individuals who have different levels of physical disability. Its size is smaller compared to the average Texas nursing homes. This care home center accepts patients with existing Medicare and Medicaid coverage.

According to Carole Mauch in her review of this center at www.wellness.com, she had an amazing experience in this nursing home and the center has the best service she has ever seen. Her appointments were never canceled in the last minute and that they send you a reminder about your appointment so you will not forget. She absolutely loves the place. She believes this nursing home is extremely reliable. They make sure that every questions you have is answered and are always available and accomomdating for any further questions you may have.

On December 10, 2010, the CMS of the Dept of Health and Human Services has given Oak Crest Nursing Center a 3 out of 5 overall rating. This rating means that this center is rated average on the nursing home staffing, health inspections and quality measure.

Rockport Coastal Care Center was incorporated in Texas and was established in the year 2000. It operates with 88 bed facility plus 30 private rooms for its patients. They have 80 residents which gives about 91% occupancy rate. They also accept patients who are with Medicare and Medicaid coverage. They provide the best nursing care and medical attention they could give. They believe in the Philosophy that the best nursing care comes with quality medical attention with a caring relationship to their residents would promote a more comfortable and a happy life for them.

According to www.ucomparehealthcare.com, the CMS of the Dept of Health and Human Services awarded Rockport Coastal Care Center a rating of 5 out of the 5 overall rating on June 10, 2010. This means that this care home center has a rating that is above average with regards to health inspection, quality measures and nursing home staffing.

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